Cost Savings in Weddings

Indian weddings are grand. And people don’t hesitating in spending a fortune to make the weddings in their family lavish and high profile. And Destination Wedding Planners in India leave no room to make your BIG DAY any less splendid and magnificent. However, who wouldn’t like to save cost!! And let me tell you we Indians get inexplicable and undeniable pleasure in saving up costs (though minor) here and there. So, today’s blog is all about tips that will certainly help you save up major or minor costs in a typical Indian Wedding without compromising on the comfort, quality and fun that forms the backbone to a memorable wedding. 

1.    Venue – cost savings while selecting the venue (hotels, resorts or palaces) for your wedding can do a great deal to the entire wedding budget. This is the place where you can save up a lot if taken a well thought of decision. You can save up costs by – 

a.    Advance Bookings – booking the venue well in advance at least 8 months in advance will make you in a better position to negotiate. 

b.    Bulk Bookings – also bulk booking of rooms (for destination weddings especially) will give you better tariff plan. Since you will be well ahead in terms of bookings, you also have options to explore and play the negotiation game.

c.    Off season – well if you have your wedding in the so called “off season” of weddings which is typically between May – September, you can be sure of saving a good amount which you can utilize in other areas (hospitality or logistics or food or decoration). This is the biggest advantage of weddings planned in off – season.

d.    Amenities and Facilities – you can certainly utilize the amenities and facilities that hotels provide to your advantage. For example – linens of tables and chairs, fixed decorations and more that will certainly save up cost.

2.    Wedding Planner – we have always been in favor of seeking help of a wedding planner. There are literally innumerable benefits of hiring a professional help to save up cost and above all to make your wedding memorable under your supervision as they treat your BIG DAY like theirs. 

a.    Market Trends – they are well informed about the market trends and ideas that could be utilized in your wedding at the same time looking after cost cutting inspirations. 

b.    Strong Network – they have strong contact with vendors (tents, flowers, caterers and artists to name a few). And hence they are in a better position to bargain and get the best deals for you. 

c.    Customize – they have this incredible talent to cater to weddings of all types of budgets (from low to high budget weddings). You just have to tell your requirements and they will make sure, they get the best for you well within your budget guidelines. Be it carnival Mehendi, or Bollywood Sangeet Night or Pool Parties or Royal Weddings followed by cocktail reception, they have themes and decoration ideas that can be customized depending on the requirements. 

Hope we could give you brief understanding on how and where you can save up costs in the upcoming wedding in your family. 

Packing Checklist For Destination Wedding

Destination Weddings are in trend. And there isn’t a better location to get married than India. With its potpourri of culture, rich tradition and vibrant ceremonies, India has become one of the most sought after location for weddings. After all Indian weddings are grand and lavish and the destination needs to exude the emotion. The top destination to get married is the Land of Royal people – Rajasthan. With its cities like – Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bikaner, and Pushkar to name a few, the state has hosted a number of big fat Indian Weddings.

Why destination weddings? Destination Wedding Planner in India has listed following reasons that possibly could justify the popularity of destination weddings in India.

1.    Away from the hustle bustle and commotion of city life.
2.    Time for family to let loose and relax with near and dear ones
3.    Local venues are boring
4.    Destination weddings are FUN
5.    Means of a getaway

It is a fact that destination wedding requires a lot of planning, sound planning to be precise. The reason being you need to carry almost everything related to the wedding to the outside venue, all at once. While your wedding planner will take care of decoration, themes, wedding timeline, hospitality, logistics, catering, etc, there are certain things that the family, especially the bride needs to take care of. Weddings are chaotic and there are chances of forgetting essential belongings. You are under stress and a pool of emotions that you are going through might take you to a state of oblivion. We are aware of an incident where the bride forgot to bring her lehenga. Can you IMAGINE!!

Don’t you worry friends!! We will help you not make blunders by forgetting something essential or of trivial importance at the wedding. Here’s the ultimate packing checklist for the bride, as her belongings are most valuable and important.

 

1.    Outfits – bride will certainly have different outfit for every function. And packing the attire with its complementing accessories, shoes and jewellery will do wonders at the time of event.

2.    Extra Hangers – these are blessings in disguise and you will thank for including it in checklist.

3.    Spare Clothes – it doesn’t matter how elaborate or intimate the wedding is, carrying extra pair of clothes is always helpful. You never know when you might need them.

4.    Phone Charger – these days life is incomplete without phone. And you wouldn’t want to cut off from world, rather would like to post updates about this important event of your life and share it with friends who couldn’t make it. So you can’t afford to forget your charger.

5.    Personal Make-up Kit – your make-up artist will carry everything you need, however, just in case her products do not suit you, you have to have a backup. Carry basics – foundation, concealer, kajal, your favorite lipsticks and a blush.

6.    First Aid Kit – for any inadvertent accident first aid kit is a must. Hotel will provide help in case of a mishap, however carrying your own is no harm.

These are just basics you must carry; the list can go on and on.

Skin Care #checklist for Brides

Just a couple of months left for your BIG DAY and there’s still so much to plan. You want everything to be perfect and why you wouldn’t!! After all you are getting hitched for life to your bestie and nothing in the world can beat that feeling. Let us talk about the planning part. You wish to get actively involved in every aspect of wedding. Be it deciding the venues or décor or themes, then the biggest part trousseau shopping, then spa, manicure and so the list can go on and on. Who has time to think of beauty!!??

Well the wedding timeline, decorations, hospitality and logistics part can be very well taken care by Wedding Planner in India you decide to appoint. Now comes an important part and that is the - part of looking pretty, fresh and beautiful. Let us tell you friends, beauty isn’t an overnight process. If you think two to three spa and facial treatments can give you the glow, we feel sad to burst the bubble. We have a quick guide or rather the ultimate beauty regime that you must follow at least 3 months before the wedding for the gorgeous look.

Eating Habits – you must check up your eating habits. Brides do feel a need to lose weight for the wedding, however, do not starve or seriously deprive yourself. You need to make a balance; try to consume a lot of fluids – water, fruit juice, coconut water, lemon, etc. Avoid junk food, cut out sugar, salt, cheese, oily food, and BOOZE. You will feel the difference gradually.

Work Out – exercise in any way is healthy not only for skin but for your body as well. It helps you get in shape, be fit, makes you active, tightens your skin and of course makes your skin glow. Be it gym or aerobics or zumba or yoga, spare a minimum of 30 minutes for exercise.

The Ultimate Routine – it is essential to follow the magical CTM (Cleansing, Toning and Moisturizing) routine when you are exposed to dust, sun and pollutants. Following CTM in the morning and night will give you good results. Do not forget to exfoliate twice or thrice a week. This will remove the dead skin and make your skin look fresh and hydrated. Most importantly, finalize the products for this routine and stick to it for 2 months in a go. Do not try anything new, it may lead to breakouts in skin.

Supplements – you might not be taking adequate diet, not having the right amount of nutrients that your body needs, it will start showing in your body in the form of hair fall, dull skin or dark circles. It is good to have multi-vitamin supplements as well. 

Beauty Sleep – sleep is a big deal. Make sure you sleep well throughout. It may be difficult keeping in the mind all the stress in making wedding arrangements, however, make sure you take out time for power nap whenever you can.

Hope you are all set to rock the wedding now!!

The Perfect Beach Wedding

Goa, the Portugal Land of India, is one of the most searched destinations for tourists and travelers. The state is not only a perfect holiday destination for Indians; even foreigners (especially Russians) enjoy the cool vibes of the state. The place is known for the beautiful beaches, majestic architecture, sea food and wine. However, with the gradual change in trend, the place is also a host to a number of Indian and NRI weddings. The destination wedding planners in India don’t hesitate to suggest Goa as an ideal destination for beach weddings. Imagine getting married in a gorgeous beach resort of South Goa under the stars!! What more one could ask for..!! 

Having arranged and attended an array of weddings in Goa, today we are going to give you ideas for a perfect beach wedding which you and your guests will cherish forever. There’s isn’t a knack or a rule book for the same, just simple ideas that could make the wedding memorable and unique in its own ways.

1.    Venue – this is a pre-requisite to any wedding. Once you have decided on destination (which is Goa), you shortlist venues. You can even consult local wedding planners to suggest the best venues (also they can easily negotiate with the hotels and give you the best rates). Visit the shortlisted venues, imagine yourself getting married in each venue and go for the one that makes you feel good about the hospitality, the location, the area and any other thing you are looking for. 

2.    Ceremonies – once you have decided the venue, next step is to decide on the ceremonies and how you will present it in terms of decorations and themes. Well this is undoubtedly the task of wedding planner to suggest you the best in your budget. However, doing your own research is no harm. Since the functions are more or less the same – Mehendi, Sangeet and Wedding cum Reception. Why not give themes to each function. You could give vibrant and colorful touch to Mehendi Ceremony, plan a cocktail Sangeet and let everyone dance till they drop (quite literally), plan a pool party (wedding is certainly incomplete without having a pool party in Goa) and then a perfect beach wedding. You can express the color combination and design of each theme to your wedding planner and they will definitely surpass all the expectations.

3.    Time to Chill – since it is a destination wedding and you have guests from different parts of the country and world to grace your special day. Why not go a step ahead and plan a tour for them. Infact you could also join them by moving to the venue a couple of days prior the wedding. This will give you ample time to have fun with near and dear ones before the wedding.

It is rightly said marriages are made in heaven but it is totally upto you to make it special and plan a dream fairy – tale wedding which you will cherish in times to come. And don’t forget to have fun after all it is your big day!!!

Reference Link: http://fiestroevents.livejournal.com/853.html

Mandaps For Your Winter Wedding

There’s something charming about winter weddings. After all it is the ultimate season of weddings in India (at least). Cold nights in no way ruin the energy and aura of weddings. Infact the entire wedding trend changes. Be it the clothes, the venues, themes, and FOOD. The best part about winter weddings is undoubtedly food. One gets to savor the delicacies of the season. However, the talk of today’s blog is not food, but Mandaps. We feel Mandap is the most sought after spot in weddings; the reason being it’s a part of the main pictures as you take wedding vows in the presence of your near and dear ones. So, it does make sense to make it look grand, larger – than – life and elegant. In short Mandap really seals the deal and thus needs to be planned carefully. Be it morning or night wedding, mandaps can be customized to cater to your requirements and the overall theme.

If you are planning to get married this winter, and you haven’t yet finalized the look and feel of the Mandap it is about time to make the final call. Destination Wedding Planner in India has got the right Mandap ideas and inspiration for you that can be used in your wedding. 

1.    The Royal Golden & Pink Mandap – well if you are getting married in a regal set-up, then golden mandap façade embellished with pink flowers is the right fit for you. You can even hang kaleeras for a twist. Isn’t the concept unique!!?? And not to forget this mandap design is ideal for evening weddings.

2.    Wonderland Theme Mandap – if you have always dreamt of a fairy tale wedding with pastel colors being used mostly, it is time to live the dream with winter wonderland theme mandap. For a rustic feel use dry twigs, branches, pastel blossoms and leaves. And let us tell you this look will get pulled out best for afternoon weddings.

3.    Evergreen Floral & Fabric Mandap – this mandap can be used in all the weddings, irrespective of the theme and time of the ceremony. The flowing fabric and flower arrangements (in abundance) give a refreshing look. The mandap may seem simple but it surely is going to steal attention of your guests.

4.    All Things Glittering – if you do not wish to cramp up your mandap with too many colors, you can think little out of the box. A glittery (silver or golden) mandap with a rose canopy and floral hangings is certainly going to rock the wedding. Just two colors and look how beautiful it could look!!

5.    Indoor Mandaps – it may not be possible to take wedding vows in the outdoors because of the cold. But this can’t ruin your mandap plans. Indoor mandaps could look as beautiful and chic as the outdoor ones. Having the right kind of lights and choosing the right colors can brighten up even a moderately designed mandap.

What are you waiting for peeps!! Shortlist one design, show the picture to your decorator and have the most amazing mandap for your winter wedding.

Small And Intimate Weddings

Having guests, a lot of guests is a quintessential to Indian Weddings. Inviting relatives and friends is pretty obvious. However, families go an extra mile and invite neighbors, distant relatives, their neighbors, friends and other acquaintances and the list can go on and on. And you will be surprised to know that on the BIG DAY there are as many as 1000 guests out of which you know only say 300 closely. Do you really feel there is a need to have an elaborate guest list and spend exorbitantly to entertain them!!? Hope this gets you thinking.

Destination Wedding Planner in India has introduced the concept of small and intimate weddings. When guest list is strictly restricted to close relatives and friends, when you want to plan your memorable day around limited but near and dear one’s, that’s exactly what we mean by small and intimate wedding. Going for a small wedding is going to be one of the best decisions of entire planning process. The bride and the groom and their immediate families can pay attention to every guest, bond with them very well. People really get to know one another. Well, intimate wedding celebrations have advantages some of which you will find below.

1.    Keeps Your Budget Small – you will blatantly notice the difference between cost behind hosting 500 guests and 150 guests. When your budget gets smaller, you certainly choose to utilize that budget in different aspects of the wedding.

2.    Guest Hospitality – when there is less number of guests, you can make their stay comfortable by paying attention to every aspect of hospitality. Be it the welcome hampers, or good night – good morning notes or favors for every function. Instead of 4 course meal when there would have been a big number of guests, you can choose 7 course meals for the intimate guest list. Guests have come all the way to be a part of your special day and they deserve a warm hospitality.

3.    Attention To Minute Details – when you plan a small wedding you do not necessarily need a wedding planner for supervision. As it is easier to handle a function with 100 guests than a function which is attended by 300 guests. You will be able to pay attention to even the finest details – like drape décor or even the arrangement of linens on the tables.

4.    Easier To Entertain – it is easier to entertain lesser guests. It is easier to get everyone in act somehow. Various entertainment ideas could be – treasure hunt or live stalls (bangle making or bandhani), t-20 cricket match and a lot more.

5.    Destination Wedding – destination wedding works best when your guest list is small and you plan for an intimate wedding. Be it the beach wedding in Goa or mountain wedding in hill station or regal wedding in Rajasthan, you can accommodate your small guests perfectly. You can even get little thoughtful and plan a lavish wedding that lasts for 4-5 days where your guests can enjoy the ceremonies and also relax.

An Epic After Party

Weddings are all about the amazing time you spend with the closed ones. You have invested a lot of money and time to plan your BIG DAY, to make your guests as comfortable possible and organize a wedding that will be cherished for years to come. There are lot of rituals and ceremonies when it comes to Indian weddings. However, a recent addition to the lavish ceremonies is after party. After party is generally planned post the Sangeet function or the Cocktail evening, reason being to take the spirit of dance to another level. The best time to have some fun still as a bachelor is by planning an epic after party with all your close friends and cousins.

When you have invested a lot of money in planning the magnificent wedding, why not plan the after party thoughtfully by taking it to next level!! Destination Wedding Planner in India have some larger – than – life ideas for the event.

1.    Location – well location plays a crucial role in planning an after party. Usually your guests would expect you to book a pub or club or a restaurant bar. However, you can go little considerate her and think of easy accessibility and ask your hotel to allot a banquet or bar for the event. You can even give it a theme (we will talk about decorations in coming segment)

2.    Décor – generally one would expect to deck up the venue with balloons and flower arrangements. However, surprise your guest by planning a themed after party. There are an array of impressive themes like – Social network theme for all the facebook and Instagram addicts, masquerade theme, Game of Thrones theme, Cowboy theme or the classic Neon theme to name a few. 

3.    Food – this factor is important for any ceremony or function. We are sure everybody must have had the scrumptious dinner at the Sangeet or Cocktail evening, but there’s always a room for appetizers especially to go with the alcohol. You could go for quick Chinese or Italian appetizers; there could also be a room for Tandoori Starters as well.

4.    Entertainment – apart from expecting a DJ at the event, the entertainment area could be planned very creatively. Having a bartender and belly dancers is a must. For all the music lovers, how about a live band!! And to take the after party to another level, rent a karaoke machine, this is an inexpensive idea which is always going to be a HIT. Of course having a photo booth with props is another way to keep guests entertained.

5.    Ultimate Send Off – how about going for a ride after the event. You can rent out an open bus (keeping in mind the feasibility). Also, if you want your guest to thank you the next day as well, do not forget to give them a hangover kit. You can keep the kit in their welcome basket or quickly hand over after the event.

Hope these ideas will help you plan the most amazing after party!!